Originally published on January 19, 2008
Finally – I’ve opened my wine store and officially entered the world of wine retail. Actually, I opened about a month ago – just in time for holiday business – and it’s been busy enough that I only just managing to get the “I’m open” email out to 450 of my closest friends.
Opening hours are Monday – Saturday 11am – 8pm, and Sunday 12 noon – 6pm. I’m pretty much always here, so stop in and say hi – and send over any friends who live in the neighborhood.
The shop is located in Lower Manhattan at 66 West Broadway, between Warren and Murray Streets. It’s called Frankly Wines, because my last name is Frank and I like the ring of it. My cousin actually came up with the name, so there’s a 6-pack of Dom Perignon with his name on it, waiting for him to turn 21 in about 5 years.
Wine selection here skews towards the Southern Hemisphere, but there’s also a well-edited assortment of wines from most major (and some minor) regions of the world. I’ll also be putting together a rotating selection of 3-bottle sampler packs complete with tasting notes. Each month will feature a different region, grape variety, or wine style – so there will always be something new and fun to try.
The shop is still in the “soft opening” phase. Working on finishing this fabulous wine-cork wall – and when it’s done I’ll have announce the Grand Opening. If restaurants can hang around in soft opening state for months, so can wine store!